Assistant Manager

• Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne
• Applications close, 27 November 2025
• The salary range for this role is $122,235 - $129,811

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

Procurement and Contract Management (PCM) area forms part of the Strategy, Performance, Program Delivery and Procurement branch sitting within the Chief Financial Officer Division (CFOD) and is instrumental in providing support, guidance, compliance and reporting relating to Procurement and Contract Management to the department.

PCM area has three distinct teams:

• Procurement and Contract Management Support Services,
• Data & Systems, and
• Strategy, Governance and Policy.

These three teams work together on different aspects of the creation and uplift of Procurement and Contract Management Capability for DISR and play a key role in supporting the Whole of Government Procurement and Contract Management Professional Stream.

DISR actively engages in hundreds of procurement activities a year, ranging from transactional and routine to highly complex and strategic programs to support Government Policy. DISR Procurement supports the operations of (to name a few);

• Questacon National Science and Technology Centre
• The Australian Space Agency
• The National Artificial Intelligence Centre
• The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
• The decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour, and
• The rehabilitation of the former British Nuclear test sites at Maralinga and Emu Fields.

The Procurement and Contract Management team has a front row seat to assist DISR and the Australian Government to meet their changing needs through effective and efficient spending of public monies.

The DISR Procurement and Contract Management team are looking to fill several ongoing and non-ongoing Executive Level 1 roles in the Data and Systems team and the Procurement and Contract Management Support Services teams.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. These vacancies may be Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, or Melbourne based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered on an individual basis. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Our ideal candidate is excited about the work we do, the service we provide and the challenges we face. They are a strong team player with excellent communication skills. They bring to the team an interest or background in either procurement and contract management or reporting and data analysis - as well as fresh ideas.

• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing high volumes of work and competing priorities
• Ability to manage the day-to-day operations of a team and supervise, manage and mentor junior staff
• Experience in enabling business by providing strategic advice, tools, and frameworks that simplify processes and improve capability across the organisation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and communicate decisions using professional judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and a strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve high quality outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to provide tailored advice and guidance on complex operational or business functions, including analysis of data to identify trends and areas of capability uplift

EL1s in the PCM team in DISR will:

• Guide and mentor less experienced employees, providing timely, effective and actionable feedback, monitoring deliverables and performance.
• Support and contribute to business development and continuous improvement in the Procurement and Contract Management space
• Contribute to the design, maintenance and update of policies and procedures including training and guidance material
• Provide advice to departmental business areas to enhance process compliance and effectiveness across procurement and contract management activities
• Prepare reports and analysis based on data from our TechOne system and our Quality Assurance framework

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Desirable attributes:

• Relevant qualifications e.g. Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) OR experience in procuring for Government OR complex contract management
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, including use of data visualisation tools such as Microsoft excel and power BI.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is based in multiple locations although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Candice Guyer via email on